Environmental Field Specialist

Fenstermaker • Full-time • Lafayette, Louisiana • 4d ago

Description

The Environmental Field Specialist will conduct site assessments, provide the necessary information and support to produce exceptional reports and assist with environmental permitting for customers. The Environmental Field Specialist will work directly with the office manager to perform the job responsibilities and assist with mentoring and training junior staff in wetland delineations, T&E species habitat assessments, and project permitting. The Environmental Field Specialist will be a champion and leader of our company’s core values while maintaining internal and external customer engagement and satisfaction.

Some responsibilities include:

Coordinating and conducting field work
Preparing requisite reports and associated maps
Leading wetland delineations and T&E species habitat assessments
Developing and managing of stormwater pollution prevention plans
Providing environmental and regulatory guidance on federal (USACE), state, and municipal laws to ensure compliance
Supporting team members with project permitting at federal, state, and local levels
Performing limited soil sampling

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a major in Environmental Science or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of directly related industry experience (preferred but not necessary)
Knowledge in plant identification
Familiarity with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Previous experience in wetland delineations, identification of hydric soils and plant species
Proficiency in ArcGIS suite
Ability to travel - may require occasional overnight stays